Arts and Cultural Impact Grants are available to nonprofit organizations seeking support for public arts and culture projects/programs up to $5,000 per year. We have two cycles for this grant program – Spring and Fall. Organizations may only receive one grant per year and must have completed their previous grant’s final report before submitting a new application.

Spring Cycle Open Mar. 4 – May 15, 2024

If you were successful in the Fall 2023 or Spring 2023 cycle, log in to our Foundant grant online portal to submit your final report there.

Community Arts Grants are available to small nonprofit organizations seeking support for public arts and culture projects/programs up to $5,000 per year.  No deadline – grants are reviewed on a monthly basis. Organizations may only receive one grant per year and must have completed their previous grant’s final report before submitting a new application.

Individual Artist Grant Support provides a financial stipend up to $5,000 to selected artists in emerging and established stages of their career who demonstrate that this support will make a big impact on their work and on our community.

This scholarship empowers low-income youth to achieve their dreams and contribute to the county’s creative vitality and rich artistic heritage. Career opportunities in creative fields are growing and varied, from design (graphic design, architecture) to digital arts (filmmaking, game design, photography), literature to performing arts to visual arts (including crafts such as ceramics).

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The City of Carlsbad's Library & Cultural Arts Department seeks to qualify an artist or artist team to enter into an agreement to develop a site-integrated work of art for the Village and Barrio traffic circle project located at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Harding Street in Carlsbad, California. A permanent public art should reflect the Barrio’s neighborhood identity and cultural and historic heritage.

As a site-specific piece, the permanent public art will connect to common themes shared by residents:

Barrio pride - Pride was expressed about not just the history and heritage of the Barrio, but the strong sense of community and diversity that exists today. A strong work ethic also came through as a source of pride, from the early days of working as ranchers and farmers and continuing today.

People helping people - Taking care of one another is something that came up often. Barrio residents feel a sense of security and connectedness because there are strong family and community ties and culture of looking out for one another.

Authentic, unique beauty- Many people described the Barrio as peaceful, beautiful and clean, with pride of ownership demonstrated through how people maintain their properties. There is unique charm in the architecture and history of original homes and cottages. It stands out as a unique part of Carlsbad.

Hope and promise, rooted in history - The Barrio is a safe, secure place that provides a solid foundation upon which people can pursue their dreams of a bright future. Seeing local landmarks as they were in the past helps keep the community connected to their history and creates a sense of nostalgia, while serving as a reminder of the opportunities available to all people.

Call for Artist Qualifications - City of Carlsbad

Program Coordinator – Community Engagement

Native Governance Center (NGC) is a values-driven organization currently experiencing a dynamic growth phase. We are actively searching for a coordinator to oversee the administrative aspects of our Community Engagement program. This program is dedicated to delivering accessible and educational content aligned with our mission to a wider community audience and is undergoing rapid expansion. To meet this demand, we are expanding our program staff. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, willing to tackle a range of tasks, and adept at communicating effectively with an external audience. This role requires travel up to 25% of the time.

Native Governance Center (NGC) is a values-driven organization in an exciting growth stage and is seeking a manager to oversee our Tribal Finance program. We’re on the lookout for candidates who bring solid experience in Tribal finance and a good grasp of the latest financial trends in Indian Country.

Since this program is in its pilot stage and this is a new position, we’re after someone who’s up for the challenge of building the plane while flying it – essentially, a go-getter who can seamlessly switch between being a strategist and an executor. This role requires travel up to 35% of the time.

Native Governance Center (NGC) is a values-driven organization in an exciting growth stage and is seeking two program coordinators to manage the administrative needs of our Tribal Governance Support and Tribal Finance programs.

Ballinger | Leafblad is pleased to partner with Native Governance Center to conduct the search for an Executive Director.

The Executive Director is responsible for working with the Board of Directors to establish an organizational strategy, both for mission results and for growth and sustainability, translating the strategy into operational goals for staff, leading and developing the staff team, monitoring the organization’s finances, establishing and growing a base of funders and other revenue streams, and managing external relationships and communication. This position requires a significant amount of travel.

Native Governance Center Opportunities

Position Summary: The Senior Program Manager, Economic Development works to conceive, identify, and secure funding for, and implement strategies to improve the economic self‐sufficiency of City Heights residents. They are responsible for day‐to‐day planning and operational management of activities and functions in the Economic Development program area, including: conceptualizing, developing, implementing and evaluating program delivery, procedures and standards; creating and monitoring program budgets; assisting his/her supervisor in determining program service levels and enhancements; interpreting and complying with all applicable regulations; identifying and developing funding opportunities; providing relevant advice and supervision to clerical, technical or professional staff, the public and other agencies. This position is responsible for direct supervision of the Economic Development team and budget. They report to and work closely with the Director of Economic Development & Business Improvement Operations.

Identify and secure funding to support Economic Development initiatives centered around five primary programs: business compliance assistance, community placemaking, business corridor enhancement, business development training, and workforce development.

Conceive, plan, and oversee the implementation of Economic & Workforce Development

Develop creative approaches to enhance and expand each Economic Development program area.

Work with the Director to develop and implement strategies to integrate all program areas as economic development initiatives.

Supervise and support the Program Manager in delivery of all services, documenting outcomes, and writing and submitting reports.

Foster strong partnerships with various stakeholders, including partners, organizations, and officials, who share a focus on any of the Economic Development program areas. Track activities, maintain accurate records, create and manage program budgets, and ensure that all required reports are prepared accurately and submitted on time.

Lead Economic Development team meetings and participate in Senior Management

Collaborate with internal organizational teams to identify synergies and work together towards shared objectives.

Manage organization contracts with the City of San Diego overseeing business corridor enhancement program as it relates to the operations of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Maintenance Assessment Districts (MADs).

Build and facilitate a strong and representative community stakeholder team that will have the buy‐in, influence and network necessary to implement creative placemaking projects.

Cast the vision for the importance of activating projects among potential partners, from all sectors: residents, businesses, micro‐enterprises, government, CBOs, BIDs, MADs, etc.

Liaison with the City to garner support and permits for

Conduct robust and empowering community engagement to understand the local appetite for projects and identify programming and design opportunities. Support the Director in facilitating the City Heights Economic Development Collaborative, develop workforce tools and materials for services, design of services and provide individualized job counseling services to local LMI residents who are job seekers from diverse and multicultural communities, and development of educational workshops/trainings.

Gather labor market information as it relates to workforce development, talent demand, and skills requirements, translating data into meaningful insights to inform the creation of workforce development strategies, while also developing and managing a database of employers and/or industry representatives, maintaining regular communication through appropriate channels.

Represent the organization in external meetings and act as a representative to a variety of public agencies, businesses, community groups and other nonprofit organizations; fosters collaborative working relationships with them to accomplish mutual goals and objectives.

Provide for the selection, training, and professional development of subordinate staff and makes recommendations on hiring, termination, promotion, and discipline as needed.

Perform complex administrative duties requiring oversight, attention to detail and analysis, including assisting the Director, Executive Director and Board in organizational development, strategic planning and financial

Commitment to the mission of the organization

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or commiserate experience required

Minimum of two years’ management experience; preferably in the nonprofit field

Demonstrated supervisory skills with ability to lead a team and achieve results

Experience in budgeting, supervising programs, and program evaluation

Experience managing economic development programs from conceptualization to measurable results

Demonstrated experience and creative interest in small business development, walkability, arts & culture, creative placemaking and multi‐sector collaborations

Excellent internal and external communication skills, including public speaking, presentation and business writing skills

Demonstrated relationship‐building skills; possesses solid judgment, critical thinking skills, and a sense of teamwork and community

High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferable ‐ Ability to speak and write in a second language other than English (Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Arabic, Vietnamese, or other language)

Starting hourly wage: $75,000-$90,000 depending on experience. 

401K retirement plan with employer match 

Generous paid time off and 11 paid holidays per year

Offices are closed every other Friday (9/8/80 schedule)

Flexible and remote work schedule available 

City Heights CDC is committed to the professional growth of all employees and provides training opportunities accordingly.

Family Friendly. CHCDC provides a family-friendly work environment making it possible for employees to more easily balance family and work, and to fulfill both their family and work obligations. Family-friendly practices/policies:  Every other Friday CHCDC offices are closed for an employee day off  Flexible, remote work schedule available Parental Leave – unpaid leave offered in accordance with the State of CA PFL (Paid Family Leave). In compliance with City Heights CDC’s mandatory vaccination policy, all employees and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination as a condition of employment.

City Heights Community Development - Senior Program Manager, Economic Development

Strengthening the Sector grants will provide initiative-based support to organizations catalyzing systemic change at the policy level. 

Successful applications will identify the system an organization seeks to impact, demonstrate why the organization is well-positioned to take on this system change, explain why the work is a priority for the field, and share achievements and/or progress including policy accomplishments. 

We anticipate grants will support activities such as:

advocacy training and tools that build the capacity of individuals to understand and proactively influence issues impacting arts and community vitality, and/or research collection and action plan designed at a scale which have the capacity to impact policy and field-wide practices.

Examples of past recipients include:
* Arts Ed Data Project – using data to understand student access and participation in arts education
* Create CA – advocating for high quality arts education statewide
* Californians for the Arts – advocating for policies that cultivate and promote thriving cultural sectors statewide
* OPERA America – creating a national advocacy network of opera company trustees and administrators
* National Guild for Community Arts Education – launching a comprehensive arts education advocacy initiative

The Music Man Foundation will make grants in varying amounts for initiatives with varying timelines. We are eager to hear from organizations acting as agents of change, to learn about their aspirations and new projects with potential for greater impact. Grant amounts will take into consideration the organizational budget, scope of initiative, and the organization’s alignment with The Music Man Foundation’s mission. Grants will be one-time grants without any commitment made to future funding by the Foundation.  However, recipient organizations may reapply after all grant funds are expended and any required reporting has been submitted to the Foundation.

Applications must be completed in the Foundation’s online grant platform.  Before being provided access to the application, interested organizations must successfully verify their eligibility (requirements listed below) and submit a brief overview of the initiative for which they seek funding. If the initiative overview is in line with this grant opportunity, the organization will be invited to participate in an organizational interview with Foundation staff.

In order to be considered for funding, an organization must:

Reflect music within the organization’s efforts,

Have been conducting mission-aligned programming since March 2022 or before,

Have had at least one paid employee since March 1, 2023 or before,

Have a service jurisdiction that includes either Los Angeles County, California (statewide), or the United States of America (nationwide). Programs focused on a state that is not California will not be eligible.

For organizations that have previously received a grant from The Music Man Foundation, the organization must be in good standing with the Foundation before applying for the Award.

Executive summary that includes brief discussion of approach, milestones, and timeline.

Narrative portion that includes details of the progress the organization aims to inspire, greater detail about its initiatives and beneficiaries, the staff and governance structure, how the organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Financial section that includes a budget for the initiative for which support is being requested, two years of organizational budgets and audited financial statements or formal financial statements for the most recent fiscal year. If lobbying is part of the initiative, an allocated budget must be presented with lobbying and non-lobbying activities.

Demonstrated accomplishments in systems change and the capacity for the organization’s programming to create sustainable impacts.

Demonstrated understanding of the system the organization seeks to impact and insight as to why the organization is well-positioned to take on this system change.

Clear connection between the organization’s initiative(s) and how these lead to system change.

Clear description of the organization’s initiative(s) with the initiative’s (intended) participants and timeline.

Organization has a clear vision of its future intentions. Organization has capacity to identify and track progress towards key milestones for the organization and the system the organization is impacting.

Music is a primary component of the initiative’s efforts.

Strategic collaborations and/or partnerships exist and reflect an intentional collaboration that showcase intentional efforts to influence system dynamics.

March – August: Organizational interviews take place with prospective applicants

August 30, 2024: Final day for organizations to verify eligibility and start submission process

Organizations whose work aligns with The Music Man Foundation’s interests should be in touch via email at inquiries@musicmanfoundation.org.

Instructions for Using the Foundation’s Grant Portal 

For details about setting up your organization’s account and for additional tips on how to successfully submit the Strengthening the Sector application, please find instructions here.

The Music Man Foundation 2024 Strengthening the Sector Grants

California Immigrant Policy Center Opportunities

The Rella Lossy Award honors the memory of Rella Lossy, a lifelong champion of the American theatre and playwriting, by honoring the best new full-length script of a play by an emerging playwright that will premiere in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma in the coming year.

The eligible region for this award has expanded! There are now nine eligible counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma.

The Rella Lossy Award is an award for professionally-oriented theatre organizations that will be presenting a world-premiere full-length play by an emerging playwright. The award goes to the playwright and the producing company.

For the purposes of this award, we define “emerging” as a writer that has yet to be produced on Broadway or by a LORT member theatre.

Must be located in one of the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, or Sonoma.

Applications must be submitted by 5 PM Pacific on May 1, 2024.

Email Programs Officer Melissa Hillman at Melissa@TheatreBayArea.org

Theater Bay Area - Rella Lossy Award

The Department of Arts and Culture seeks qualifications from Art Consultants to establish a diverse Prequalified List of individuals and/or teams with a wide variety of experience to provide curatorial, public programming, community engagement, and public art project management services on an as-needed basis within a large range of budgets, project types, and constituencies.

This opportunity will expand the existing Art Consultant Prequalified List that is used to invite selected Art Consultants to bid on specific projects on an as-needed basis.

The Art Consultant Prequalified List has been active for two years and will remain active for one more year with an option to extend the list for up to three additional one-year terms. Annual evaluations will be held to add additional vendors to the list. Applicants may submit their qualifications at any time before the annual deadline to be considered for inclusion in the Prequalified List. Submissions received after the deadline will be considered for inclusion in subsequent annual reviews.

NOTE: Art Consultants on the current Prequalified List will not need to re-apply and will automatically qualify for the 2024 Prequalified List.

Application Deadline: May 10, 2024 | 5PM (PST)

LA County Arts & Culture - Art Consultant

Welcome to the 2024 Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Application. The deadline for application submission is May 15 at 11:59pm ET.

We have an open application process; all writers who meet the eligibility requirements can apply. The general eligibility requirements are listed below. For eligibility requirements and writing sample instructions for each project type, click here.

We recommend that you read through the Application Guide, available for download on the right-hand sidebar, before filling out the online application. To view the application questions click here.

To start the SlideRoom application click here.

To view current or previously submitted applications to the Arts Writers Grant, click here.

To be eligible for this grant, an arts writer must be

applying for a project about contemporary visual art;

an art historian, artist, critic, curator, journalist, or a writer in an outside field who is strongly engaged with the contemporary visual arts;

a U.S. citizen, permanent resident of the United States, or holder of an O-1 visa (if your application advances to the final round, you will need to submit current documentation);

at least twenty-five years old by Oct 1 in the application year;

a published author (specific publication requirements vary depending on grant category; see the project-specific eligibility requirements).

By “contemporary visual art,” we mean visual art made since World War II. Projects on post-WWII work in adjacent fields—architecture, dance, film, media, music, performance, sound, etc.—will only be considered if they directly and significantly engage the discourses and concerns of contemporary visual art.

An arts writer is NOT eligible for this grant if they are

applying for a project in which their primary involvement will be as an editor;

a full-time student in a degree-granting program (with the exception of those students who are simultaneously maintaining professional careers as arts writers);

an artist, writer, or curator writing an interpretive essay on their own practice;

applying for a project that is primarily fiction, poetry (including ekphrasis), or memoir; 

applying for a project based on a PhD dissertation or MA thesis;

applying to conduct a Q&A interview (or series of Q&A interviews);

applying to assemble an archive or database;

applying for a project that will be published by a commercial gallery;

applying for a Creative Capital Award for any project in the same grant year (including as a collaborator);

applying with the same project for which they have received a Creative Capital Award (including as a collaborator);

applying with the same project for which they have received a curatorial research fellowship from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts (including as a collaborator);

a grantee of The Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant;

a recent juror of the program (evaluators are eligible to apply after one grant cycle; panelists are eligible after two grant cycles);

a current employee, consultant, board member, or funder of Creative Capital or The Andy Warhol Foundation, or an immediate family member of such a person.

Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant

Title: Director of Development
Status / Classification: Full-time / Exempt
Compensation: $90,000 – $96,000
Benefits: Health, vision, dental, PTO, retirement opt-in, and coworking space membership
Location: Hybrid (remote with regular in-person activity required)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Start Date: May 2024

Arts for LA (AFLA) leads communities, artists, and organizations to advocate for an equitable, healthy, vibrant, and creative Los Angeles region through the arts. AFLA believes that by identifying and eliminating barriers to equity, access, and inclusion, all of Los Angeles will thrive. AFLA invests in leadership development, growing networks of civically engaged advocates, building deep relationships with elected officials, and working in partnership across sectors to make Los Angeles a vibrant, prosperous, creative, and healthy society. Today, AFLA is the only cross-sector and cross-discipline arts advocacy organization in Los Angeles County. Our powerful community includes 75,000 supporters, 400 Member Advocates, and 185+ Member Organizations. More information can be found at www.artsforla.org. 

AFLA seeks a full-time Director of Development to lead the cultivation, securing, and stewardship of foundation, corporate, and individual donors, and the expansion of earned revenue partnerships with organizational and individual members. This position is critical for the organization’s long-term financial sustainability and is responsible for fostering strong relationships with our funding partners, community members, and key stakeholders. The Director of Development will build AFLA’s fund development plan and maintain development-related information technology systems. This role will also support the earned revenue arm of the organization by establishing and maintaining cross-sector (government, nonprofit, and business) sponsorship opportunities. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this position is an integral part of AFLA’s senior staff team and will work closely with other key staff and AFLA Board leaders. AFLA is committed to building a people-centered work culture in every aspect of its work, with all positions at the organization abiding by the organization’s equity plan and people-centered organizational values.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a solid understanding of current philanthropic thinking, strategies, and tactics in this fast-changing societal landscape. They are interested in the arts, the creative workforce, community-building, and have a love for Los Angeles and the arts workers who live and work in the region. Their work is mission-driven and embraces innovation, future-thinking, growth, and sustainability. They have an understanding that the work of building financial stability for this organization secures a stronger voice for the creative economy. They embrace and feel comfortable working as part of a small but mighty team and have a growth mindset. They are eager to be AFLA’s champion in all areas relating to the financial health and well-being of the organization. They share values of equity, interdependence, creativity, and movement-building. They are capable and ready to: jump into serving as a team leader and team member; think strategically and creatively; and are comfortable with both overseeing and doing the work to ensure success for themselves, the AFLA team, and the LA arts and culture sector.

Prospect, cultivate, and steward relationships to increase financial resources for AFLA through individual donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Lead efforts in the areas of individual giving across the organization, including major gifts and the annual fund; collaborate with the CEO to identify major gift prospects and cultivation strategies for supporters with a capacity to give $10K+.

Oversee strategy and implementation of direct mail and digital campaigns to support annual giving in collaboration with the communications team.

Lead efforts to develop and implement strategies to engage new and existing foundation and institutional partners; work with the contracted grant support staff and the AFLA team to prepare funding proposals, manage active foundation and government grants, and prepare reports. 

Manage funder and contractor relationships and ensure grant compliance and accurate reporting.

Lead efforts to secure corporate sponsorships with partners that align with AFLA’s organizational values and identify opportunities to build sustaining revenue streams.

Manage the maintenance and use of the database for donor management, engagement, and revenue reporting. 

Oversee AFLA’s donor recognition and retention program and ensure efforts are being tracked in the donor database.

Work with the Board Advancement Committee to organize and oversee AFLA fundraising activities in collaboration with event-planning staff.

Be the point person for tracking Board giving and fundraising, including administering the Board’s individual contributions.

Lead the AFLA organization and individual membership program (earned revenue) by securing renewals of existing memberships, recruiting new members, and serving as the first point of contact for current and potential members.

Develop campaigns for engaging members in AFLA’s advocacy efforts, including exploring new or expanded revenue models for membership programs.

Oversee strategy and implementation of direct mail and digital campaigns to support the membership program in collaboration with the communications team.

Develop short- and long-term strategic goals for Arts for LA’s fundraising, including timelines, revenue projections, and budgets; assess areas for growth, and support launching new donor and event-related initiatives. 

Conduct research of donor prospects, including, individuals, corporations, and foundations for priority alignment and supporter activity.

Understand and modify as needed any systems for collecting, tracking and maintaining data on all aspects of revenue generation.

Lead the creation of a three-year fund development plan in partnership with the Board and executive leadership team.

Work with the AFLA staff team to support programs, advocacy campaigns, and long-term initiatives by ensuring revenue streams are in line with the work of the organization.

Share in the day-to-day operations of the organization as it relates to the duties of the position or as in the normal course of operations as do the other staff members (e.g., special projects, conferences, logistics, etc.).

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications

Experience in planning, leading, and managing contributed revenue goals and strategies, including coordinating with peers to achieve desired outcomes and tracking and reporting on progress to the Board of Directors and the AFLA executive leadership team.

5-7 years of progressive fundraising experience with a proven track record in work that results in organizational financial stability, including fundraising, grant writing, corporate sponsorships, membership, sales, etc., that contribute to the increasing visibility, impact, and financial resources of an organization over time.

Profound and confident understanding of foundation priorities and grantmaking practices to make strategic decisions with funding requests.

Exceptional comprehension, analysis, and writing skills, including the ability to articulate and explain complex program and financial issues in a clear, jargon-free manner.

Demonstrated level of comfort with public speaking and presenting complex information in a compelling manner to a variety of audiences.

Experience building organizational systems and processes, including onboarding new software and management tools/systems.

Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to prioritize time to set and meet goals and deadlines.

Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills; ability to achieve in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and proven experience managing large-scale projects.

3+ years of direct staff supervision experience. 

Self-starter and a team player with the ability to develop and maintain a goal-oriented, positive attitude; must be able to interface equally well with all AFLA stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, Staff, corporate and community partners, donors, and the broader AFLA community.

Flexible and adaptable work style in both remote and in-person work environments while maintaining productivity.

Ability to use industry-standard software and platforms such as Google Workspace, video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), CRMs (e.g., Bloomerang, JoinIt, etc.), design (e.g., Canva, Adobe, etc.), and a general embrace of technology to support the operations of the organization.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications

Advanced degree in a related field and/or relevant professional certification (such as CFRE).

Experience interacting with nonprofit boards.

Experience with government grants, contracts, reporting, and compliance.

Familiarity with the Los Angeles arts and culture community and local government structures. 

Public relations, community organizing, or communications experience. 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday from 9 AM-5 PM, with some weekend and evening hours required. This position operates in a hybrid remote/in-person work environment. AFLA currently uses a coworking space located in Downtown Los Angeles. This position requires local travel, as well as occasional travel within the state of California. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice at the discretion of AFLA executive leadership. This work is performed in a traditional office environment (remote or in-person) and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. The candidate may be requested to lift and carry packages/parcels and walk short distances. They must have reliable transportation to get to work-related events and obligations.

This position is responsible for supervising independent contractors and consultants to support the implementation of diverse fundraising strategies at AFLA. This position will also supervise internal development and membership staff positions as the organization grows.

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$96,000, depending on experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement opt-in, and a coworking space membership (currently located in Downtown Los Angeles).

Submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples (e.g., development plan, grant application, membership solicitation, or sponsorship deck) via email to operations@artsforla.org with “Director of Development” as the subject line. Please combine all requested materials into one single PDF document. References will be requested for candidates who advance to final consideration. Applications are due by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Friday, April 26, 2024. Applications without a cover letter or sample material will not be reviewed.

Arts for LA Director of Development

The Center for Cultural Power and partner BLD PWR  are looking for climate storytellers and artists who are passionate about environmental justice to create compelling digital content for our Climate Woke campaign. Launching on Earth Day 2024 in honor of Earth Month and climate justice, this project aims to uplift climate intersectionality to inspire individuals and communities to feel like they are a part of climate solutions. We are open to all genres and approaches of artistic mediums. The final product will be shared across Cultural Power’s digital platforms, social media, and among our movement partners. We will highlight and uplift the work of two selected artists as part of the Climate Woke campaign and future Climate Woke endeavors.

Climate Woke is The Center for Cultural Power’s ongoing campaign to reorient the climate change narrative to center voices from BIPOC, low-income, and migrant communities. BIPOC climate activists speak the language of those most directly affected by climate disasters and translate complex climate science to real-life outcomes, situations, and moments. Through funding and relationship building, Climate Woke strategically advances the work of these artists, activists, and culture bearers in mainstream film and media. Produced media includes short films, social media content, and special projects centered on the climate wisdom of impacted BIPOC communities.

While climate change is a global concern that impacts everyone, in the United States, historically marginalized, disinvested, and poor communities of color are hit the hardest by environmental catastrophes threatening basic needs like health, food security, and housing. Given their close proximity to the violence of climate change, artists from these marginalized communities are uniquely positioned to ideate and implement solutions. Climate Woke uses cultural strategy to tell a new story of climate resiliency by engaging communities in imagining a new future and activating them to take action toward it.

We are looking for artists and creators to generate short-form creative video content that explores the intersectionality of climate change and social justice in the United States, specifically on themes of Land Back, Black Liberation x Climate Justice, Environmental Optimism, Climate Migration/Climate Gentrification, and Climate Change’s impact on Reproductive Freedom. 

The Arts Council for Monterey County Grants

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